The exhibit is
a retrospective of Colbert’s artwork in several genres—the main one being his
abstract “linier landscapes.” Variable bands of color are placed on a carefully
prepared canvas to convey land areas, water, skyways, and other elements. A
portion of the white canvas surface is left unpainted to give added focus to
the painted area and to convey the vastness, variety, and creativity found in
the natural environment.

Other works in
watercolor and graphite illustrate the skill and versatility of the artist. These
sketches and color washed drawings are created from life and are part of the
real or imagined experiences.

“I am honored
to be invited to display my work at this outstanding venue in Princeton. It is
special because it gives me the opportunity to thank patrons for their support
and allows me to display pieces that have not had a public viewing. The
greatest joy for an artist is to achieve some public recognition while alive.”

Colbert is an
award-winning artist who has exhibited widely in the United States, including
one-man shows at Emory University, the University of South Florida, Image South
Gallery in Atlanta,and the Environmental
Protection Agency in Trenton. His work has been included in area venues,
including Mercer County Artists, Ellerslie Museum, The Johnson Education
Center, Phillips Mill, Prince Street Gallery, and the Arts Council of
Princeton.

His awards
include an honorable mention from the Savannah Art Association, second prize
for painting from the National Conference of Artists, and the Purchase Award
from the Calloway Art Festival IIX.

Colbert, a
native of Georgia, earned his Bachelor’s Degree in education from Savannah
State College and his Master of Fine Arts in drawing and painting from the
University of Georgia. He is a retired program administrator for Educational
Testing Service in Lawrence Township, New Jersey.

An
artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, September 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. in the Erdman Art Gallery.

The Erdman Art
Gallery presents local and national artists for the benefit of the community.
The gallery is located in the Erdman Center, 20 Library Place, at the School of
Christian Vocation and Mission at Princeton Theological Seminary. Gallery hours
are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30
p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gallery hours are subject to change
during holidays. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more
information, contact the Erdman Center or call 609.497.7990.